Recycle to fight breast cancer.Recycle re·cy·cle tr.v. re·cy·cled, re·cy·cling, re·cy·cles 1. To put or pass through a cycle again, as for further treatment. 2. To start a different cycle in. 3. a. for Breast Cancer has announced a new program to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The Recycle for Breast Cancer program collects spent toner An electrically charged ink used in copy machines and laser printers. It adheres to an invisible image that has been charged with the opposite polarity onto a plate or drum or onto the paper itself. cartridges and prepares them for recycling recycling, the process of recovering and reusing waste products—from household use, manufacturing, agriculture, and business—and thereby reducing their burden on the environment. , raising money to help find a cure for the disease. For every cartridge (1) See phono cartridge. (2) A removable storage module that contains magnetic disks, optical discs, magnetic tape or memory chips. Cartridges are inserted into slots in the drive, printer or computer. collected through this program, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation receives a donation. Businesses and individuals can collect empty toner and inkjet cartridges A replaceable unit that holds ink and the print nozzles for inkjet printers. A separate cartridge for each of the four CMYK colors is the most efficient. Low-cost printers include cyan, magenta and yellow inks in one cartridge, requiring the entire unit be replaced when one color is empty. from their printers, fax machines and copiers and send them to Recycle for Breast Cancer for recycling at no charge. Recycle for Breast Cancer provides pre-paid shipping envelopes, labels and collection bins. Program Manager Larry Behrens says, "This program is an opportunity for anyone to support a great cause and help protect the environment at the same time. It has two great benefits--we are raising money to fight breast cancer while providing a much needed recycling service to the community." The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 and is committed to eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. Additional program information is available on-line at www.recycleforbreastcancer.com or by calling (925) 735-7203. |
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